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Make: Iver Johnson
Model: 2-X Self Cocking Safety Rifle
Serial Number: NSNV
Year of Manufacture: 1930 to 1955, C&R
Caliber: .22 Short, Long & Long Rifle
Action Type: Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “IVER JOHNSON SELF COCKING SAFETY RIFLE / IVER JOHNSON’S ARMS & CYCLE WORKS, FITCHBURG, MASS. U.S.A. .22 S.L&LR.”.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a Marble No.5 beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a folding inversible u/U notch sight with white diamond aim reference dovetailed to the barrel. The sights are not original.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one piece checkered walnut with finger grooves, semi pistol grip, straight comb, steel buttplate, and takedown screw in the bottom of the forend. The LOP measures 13 3/*8” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are a few light nicks, scratches, and compressions. The toe of the buttplate is slightly pulling away from the wood. Overall, the stock rates in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is faint erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 40% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows operational wear. There is intermittent oxidation and rust freckling scattered about the barrel and trigger guard along with some erosion. There is thinning at the leading edges. The screw heads are sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Iver Johnson Model 2-X Self Cocking Safety Rifle is a uniquely American single-shot rimfire rifle produced from the 1930s through the mid-1950s. Designed as a straightforward, affordable, and rugged firearm, it found its way into countless barns, camps, and youth shooting programs. Chambered in .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle, this takedown bolt-action rifle featured Iver Johnson’s distinctive "self-cocking" action—a simplified system that readied the striker as the bolt closed, making operation easy for young or first-time shooters.
This example retains about 40% of its original finish, with signs of honest use throughout, including oxidation, thinning, and wear on the metal surfaces. The upgraded Marble front sight and replacement rear sight enhance its shootability, and the bore remains bright with sharp rifling. The checkered walnut stock is solid, showing only light handling wear and a minor gap at the buttplate toe. While no longer a collector-grade piece, it remains mechanically sound and historically interesting—a testament to the utilitarian firearms that helped generations of Americans learn to shoot. It's a charming piece of rimfire history, ideal for restoration, casual plinking, or display in a vintage gun rack.